Hatchet 3: Hatchet 3 Horror Film is the third installment in the Hatchet film series. It follows the continuing adventures of Victor Crowley and his murderous rampage through Honey Island Swamp in Louisiana. The film stars Kane Hodder as Victor Crowley, Brian Quinn as Deputy Winslow, as well as Rileah Vanderbilt in the role of Misty.
Its use of special effects is the primary feature of the film. In contrast to many contemporary horror films that rely heavily on CG effects, Hatchet 3 features mostly practical makeup effect and sets--resulting in some truly terrifying scenes (click information) throughout the movie.
Kane Hodder stands out as an intimidating villain. The cast provides a solid performance. The dialogue feels like a 1980s slasher movie. It is witty and funny enough. There are instances of humor in the film which add humour to the bloody action.
The budget for the film was restricted to just one million dollars. That means a lot of locations featured in the film are re-used from earlier films. A boat house is used twice and most of it feels recycled from other films. This can make it feel almost too familiar at times especially for people who've watched Hatchet or Hatchet 2
Overall, Hatchet 3 was an enjoyable series. I liked the gory thrills it offered as well as the engaging performances by its cast members.